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Ghost Town (I) (2008) 6.8
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6.8/10 from 45,476 users
Metascore: 72/100
Reviews: 135 user | 208 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com Bertram Pincus is a man whose people skills leave much to be desired. When Pincus dies unexpectedly, but is miraculously revived after seven minutes, he wakes up to discover that he now has the annoying ability to see ghosts. Director:David Koepp |
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Bertram Pincus is a man whose people skills leave much to be desired. When Pincus dies unexpectedly, but is miraculously revived after seven minutes, he wakes up to discover that he now has the annoying ability to see ghosts. Even worse, they all want something from him, particularly Frank Herlihy who pesters him into breaking up the impending marriage of his widow Gwen. That puts Pincus squarely in the middle of a triangle with spirited result. Written by Studio Approved Synopsis
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ghost | window air conditioner | museum | egyptian mummy | new york city |Taglines:
Dr. Bertram Pincus can see you now... See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some strong language, sexual humor and drug references | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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19 September 2008 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
La ville fantôme See more »Box Office
Budget:
$20,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£786,690 (UK) (31 October 2008)Gross:
£6,370,608 (UK) (28 November 2008)Company Credits
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Gwen: A couple of months ago. I found him at this shelter in Long Island. They were gonna put him down.
Bertram Pincus: Then they lost their nerve, did they?
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Written & Performed by John Mayer
Courtesy of Aware Records / Columbia Records
By Arrangement with SONY BMG Music Entertainment
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The New York Times crossword puzzle seen within the first 10 minutes when Dr. Pincus (Ricky Gervais) first comes home is the puzzle from Monday, October 1, 2007 (Created by Allan E. Parrish). See more »Goofs
When Gwen invited Pincus over for dinner, her fiancée Richard is called into work and leaves the apartment. As he is leaving watch his reflection in the photograph behind Gwen. You can see him open the door, but when he does he just stands still (who can hear the door close when he is still). See more »Quotes
Bertram Pincus: [pointing at the dog] When did you get your horse?Gwen: A couple of months ago. I found him at this shelter in Long Island. They were gonna put him down.
Bertram Pincus: Then they lost their nerve, did they?
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Crazy Credits
Directly after the end titles fade to black, there is a brief outburst of near-hysterical laughter. See more »Soundtracks
"The Heart of Life"Written & Performed by John Mayer
Courtesy of Aware Records / Columbia Records
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An English dentist (Ricky Gervais) living in Manhattan starts to see and hear ghosts, who won't leave him alone until he agrees to sort out a few things for them. To make things worse he is a loner / recluse who is sarcastic, offensive and completely devoid of any social skills.
Similar to Jack Nicholson's character from As Good As It Gets, however being a professional comedian gives Ricky an edge when delivering all those funny lines in the movie.
Funny, witty and touching in places and generally enjoyable. It's not going to be the best comedy of the year by a long shot but great if you're in the mood for something light-hearted and cheesy.
Worthy watching if not just for the scenes between Ricky and the dog.